The Impact of COVID-19 on People Who Use Drugs and Harm Reduction Efforts in Philadelphia
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
This webinar will provide insights into the impact of COVID-19 on people who use drugs (PWUD) and harm reduction efforts by local experts who are on the front lines of this crisis in Philadelphia.
It will address a range of topics including: social distancing and harm reduction; opioid overdose rates; overdose prevention practices; drug price/purity/availability; drug treatment availability; syringe distribution/disposal; policing; and how PWUD and harm reduction staff are coping during this crisis
Panelists:- Clayton Ruley, Director of Community Engagement and Volunteer Services, Prevention Point Philadelphia
- Carol Rostucher, President, Angels in Motion
- Ben Cocchiaro, MD, MPH, Adjunct Fellow, University of Pennsylvania's Center for Public Health Initiatives
- Chris Moraff, Journalist
Moderator:
Stephen Lankenau, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Dornsife School of Public Health
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Contact Information
dsphweb@drexel.edu